How does haematospermia (blood in the semen) affect risk of transmission?
21 February 2012. Related: All topics, HIV transmission, Living with HIV long-term.
Living with HIV long-term
If we are both positive, do we need condoms?
5 February 2012. Related: All topics, HIV reinfection (superinfection), HIV transmission, Living with HIV long-term.
I'm 40 plus and positive – what is my life expectancy?
30 January 2012. Related: All topics, Life expectancy, Living with HIV long-term, Newly diagnosed.
I'm worrying about reports of higher risk of HIV and cancer…
27 January 2012. Related: All topics, Life expectancy, Living with HIV long-term. 4 comments
Can I have the same life expectancy as hiv negative person?
24 January 2012. Related: All topics, Life expectancy, Living with HIV long-term. 8 comments
I'm positive at birth – how do I maintain my CD4 without treatment?
10 January 2012. Related: All topics, Living with HIV long-term, Newly diagnosed, Southern Africa. 2 comments
Does late diagnosis means my lifespan is shorten?
10 January 2012. Related: All topics, CD4 and viral load, Living with HIV long-term, Newly diagnosed. 3 comments
Is there a link between age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and being HIV positive individuals?
19 December 2011. Related: All topics, Living with HIV long-term. 2 comments
Can counselling help my family cope with my HIV diagnosis?
14 December 2011. Related: All topics, Living with HIV long-term, Newly diagnosed.
Is this normal or am I depressed?
9 December 2011. Related: All topics, Living with HIV long-term, Newly diagnosed, Side effects, Support.
I just started my treatment – what are the side effects of the drugs?
5 December 2011. Related: Life expectancy, Living with HIV long-term, Newly diagnosed, Starting treatment. 20 comments
I'm tired of meds, but people tell me to see a professional?
25 November 2011. Related: Adherence, All topics, Living with HIV long-term, Side effects. 3 comments
I missed taking my medication for 4 days – can I develop resistance?
11 November 2011. Related: Adherence, All topics, Living with HIV long-term, Resistance.
I find it hard to take my meds at work – can I take a late dosage?
11 November 2011. Related: Adherence, All topics, Living with HIV long-term. 2 comments
Should I start treatment with CD4 count of 500? What is the best food?
11 November 2011. Related: All topics, Life expectancy, Living with HIV long-term, Starting treatment.
I do not have a health insurance. How can I get treatment in the USA?
17 October 2011. Related: Access to treatment, All topics, Living with HIV long-term. 3 comments
Will treatment work if I am over 50 years old?
19 September 2011. Related: All topics, Living with HIV long-term, Starting treatment.
What is my risk of viral load rebounding?
10 August 2011. Related: All topics, CD4 and viral load, Living with HIV long-term.
Will alcohol make my HIV meds less effective?
6 July 2011. Related: All topics, Drug interactions, Living with HIV long-term. 59 comments
How long will we be taking pills?
6 July 2011. Related: All topics, Cure, Living with HIV long-term.